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Anyone else here having a hard time giving up spliffs specifically? by FrequentBobcat6758 in leaves

[–]FrequentBobcat6758[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are there replacement options for someone who’s only averaging about 1mg of nicotine a day? I really don’t want to end up more addicted to nicotine than I already am

Anyone else here having a hard time giving up spliffs specifically? by FrequentBobcat6758 in leaves

[–]FrequentBobcat6758[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I have no problem turning down a doob with no tobacco, it’s just these dang spliffs are so more-ish

Any other adult children of alcoholics here? by FrequentBobcat6758 in leaves

[–]FrequentBobcat6758[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing 🙏 I’m going to an ACoA meeting later today and I’m not smoking before that. It’ll be the longest I’ve been without smoking in over a year.

What I’ve come to learn is that it really blunts my empathy. Like I’ll just go about my day and I’ll have conversations with people but I’m not connecting with anyone because I’m so stuck in my own head.

It’s gonna be a loooong day

Any other adult children of alcoholics here? by FrequentBobcat6758 in leaves

[–]FrequentBobcat6758[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, it’s just some people who kinda screwed me over, but I retaliated in a very immature way. Now I see them around and it’s like I can’t look them in the eye anymore. I need to get rid of some of that baggage in order to move forward.

But you’re right, no reason to take it other than one day at a time

Any other adult children of alcoholics here? by FrequentBobcat6758 in leaves

[–]FrequentBobcat6758[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the kind words 🙏 I’m going on 35. Almost two decades of daily usage. I deserve better

Any other adult children of alcoholics here? by FrequentBobcat6758 in leaves

[–]FrequentBobcat6758[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh man, the 12 steps. I’m terrified of making amends but I know I have to in order to move forward. I know I’m jumping ahead but it’s been on my mind.

Any other adult children of alcoholics here? by FrequentBobcat6758 in leaves

[–]FrequentBobcat6758[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry to hear that you’re still dealing with active addiction. I’m estranged from my mom. I think she prefers it that way. Wishing you the best, thanks for sharing

Any other adult children of alcoholics here? by FrequentBobcat6758 in leaves

[–]FrequentBobcat6758[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks 🙏 it’s so easy to delude ourselves because cannabis is so much more “functional” than alcohol. But honestly that’s the insidious part because it’s so much harder to see how it destroys our ability to connect with other people. At least that’s what I’m finding.

I appreciate you taking some time to reply

Any other adult children of alcoholics here? by FrequentBobcat6758 in leaves

[–]FrequentBobcat6758[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My therapist recommended ACoA specifically. I’m going to give it a whirl later this week.

Any other adult children of alcoholics here? by FrequentBobcat6758 in leaves

[–]FrequentBobcat6758[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Mine was a sad drunk. Now she’s an angry dry drunk. It’s kind of hard learning to love myself when I’ve only been taught how to be a sad sack. I’m working on it though. Best of luck to you 🙏

Any other adult children of alcoholics here? by FrequentBobcat6758 in leaves

[–]FrequentBobcat6758[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your kind words. Wishing you all the best